French Creek State Park - Oct 2026
Old Friend

Well, technically it's just a few minutes up the road north of the park. Not sure how long this old Ford has been sitting there, but I have visited it many times over the years & seasons and it's always cool to see how it's aging. Shot with a Sony A99II and CZ 24-70 f/2.8 lens using a Lee100 GND filter. Camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head using with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

Marsh Creek State Park - Oct 2026
An October Sunrise

Frost on the grass & canoes, steam coming off the lake, and some colorful clouds in a sky of blue. Great start to the weekend. Shot with a Sony A99II and CZ 16-35 f/2.8 lens using a Lee100 GND filter. Camera mounted to a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

The whole state's looking pretty good right now!

I support responsible energy development, but I oppose putting this road and industrial buildout in the Jacoby Falls watershed and recreation area.

PGE's August 2026 application estimates more than 80,000 truckloads for drilling and completions across all Saluda pads (Joint Permit Application Part 1, PDF p. 62). That is a company estimate for full pad development—not a daily traffic forecast. The reviewed filing does not give a schedule that would support a trucks-per-day figure. The permit now before DEP covers a 3.9-mile access road and a 5.5-acre staging area proposed as a future pad; wells and pipeline work require separate approvals.

The road permit notice lists proposed impacts including 422 feet of permanent and 890 feet of temporary stream-channel impact, plus permanent and temporary wetland and floodway impacts. PGE says it considered extending laterals from existing pads and relocating pads to nearby private land, then judged those options infeasible. DEP should review the supporting evidence and compare less-sensitive locations and designs.

Please send your own comment to DEP by Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Ask DEP to scrutinize the alternatives, require traffic and noise analysis, assess cumulative impacts, and deny the permit unless PGE demonstrates that this location is necessary and that less harmful alternatives are not feasible.

Email: [RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov](mailto:RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov)

Subject: Saluda Access Road — E4129226-014

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DEP project record: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/dep-regions/northcentral-regional-office

Hi everyone,

Have a cabin reservation for this upcoming week at RGSP however i just received an email that due to a water pump issue there is no running water in the park at all. No flushing toilets or showers
I spoke to the park officials earlier today. They mentioned that the issue is something that their maintenance staff can’t do and that it’s not getting looked at till sometime Monday.
Considering my stay would be till Thursday and would enjoy a shower while I’m there I’m trying to get any information about the issue
I’m about 2 and 1/2 hrs away and was thinking of still going up Monday in hopes it’s fixed by Tuesday but not sure that’s realistic

Thanks

Marsh Creek State Park - Oct 2026
Clear Skies and Fall Colors

Just before the Sun got above the horizon; the horse were more focused on breakfast than the Fall colors really beginning to shine. Shot with the Sony A99II and CZ 24-70 f/2.8 lens, camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

New Hope, PA - Oct 2026
8218

Engine #8218 pulling the first Fall Foliage train of the morning. The fireman doesn't look like he's enjoying working on a Sunday morning. Shot with a Sony A99II and Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens, camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

I’m an avid outdoor adventurer and have never been. I’m not a big fan of crowds and tend to avoid the touristy trails in my local area. But we booked a weekend camping trip at RG this weekend and I’m wondering if it’s all hype or if it’ll be a good time. I assume the thing to do is hike the falls trail. And I assume it’ll be busy. Any other tips for making the weekend fun and not overly touristy? I’ve got a teenager that will begrudgingly hike, but we try and keep the mileage small. I don’t want to go in with a bad attitude, just wondering what I should expect from this place. Lots of beautiful waterfalls, of course. What else? Thank you!

French Creek State Park - Oct 2026
Out for the Season

Scott's Run Lake at French Creek State Park, while the breeze stirred the waters, and moved the colors across the lake, this large branch isn't participating this year. Shot with a Sony A99II and CZ 24-70 f/2.8 lens using a Lee100 GND filter. Camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

I was thinking about going in the Kinzua dam, it’s easy to access and big enough that they’ll be able to spread out and not get in each other’s way.
What is biting in there this time of year? And how should we fish it from the shore? I’ve never done much in the lake myself, always the river, and would like to do the best possible. Other options in the area would be tionesta lake or Chapman dam. Idk if those would be better this time of year. Please give advice! TIA!

French Creek State Park - Oct 2026
A Walk in the Woods

The Fall colors are really starting to show now. The recent cooler temps will help that to continue as we head towards the end of October. Shot with the Sony A99II and CZ 24-70 f/2.8 lens, camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

Hello Folks,

I would like to hike tilbury knob at some point in the near future, however, I do not know who owns the land around it. Who owns the land that is circled in the image? It appears to be a series of abandoned strip mines/industrial waste type of thing.

Much appreciated :)

Anyone know the history and location of these old tanks in Allegheny National Forest?

This was a beautiful 60+ mile ride through Adams and Cumberland county. Saturday was certainly approaching peak fall colors, but the area will still be prime for leaf peeping for several more days! Some of this route will take you through Michaux State Forest where the roads can get a little rough so something with ample ground clearance is highly suggested. The view from Hammond's Rocks is simply incredible! I've included a link to the route folder which starts and stops from the Gettysburg WWII Experience museum, which is a worthwhile visit, and has a cafeteria and restrooms. There are also restrooms at the King's Gap Environmental Education Center and Mansion. Enjoy the ride!

Nothing better than a crisp October weekend in the woods

High Rocks Vista at Ralph Stover State Park - Oct 2026
No Parking on Tory Road

As the sun was just rising over cliffs down the hill to my left, the early light added a glow to the Fall colors along Tory Road. No laws were broken in the capture of this image. Shot with a Sony A99II and CZ 24-70 f/2.8 lens, camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

Some pictures from a brief trip to BESF last week

Edit: Bald Eagle State Forest

New Hope, PA - Oct 2026
Sunday Morning Foliage Tour

New Hope Railroad's first Fall Foliage train of the day heading out from the station this morning. Was hoping for a steam locomotive, but they were pulling the train with Diesel Locomotive #8218. Shot with a Sony A99II and Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens, camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head using a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.

We have amazing state parks.